CNN: Iran's president rejects the resignation of his foreign minister
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, according to the country's semi-official Fars news agency.
"The presidential office said the resignation had not been accepted," Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said, Fars reported Tuesday.
The nation's top diplomat announced his intention to step down from his post, which he has held since 2013, on Instagram on Monday evening. Rouhani is required to accept the resignation in order for the move to go into effect, according to Iranian law.
Qasemi said any speculation about the reasons for Zarif's resignation beyond what appeared on his Instagram page is incorrect, reported Fars.
"I sincerely apologize for the incapacity to continue serving and all the shortcomings during the service," Zarif wrote on Instagram, adding, "Be happy and upbeat."
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Update #1: Iran: Rouhani rejects top diplomat Zarif's resignation -- Al Jazeera
Update #2: Iran’s Rouhani refuses to accept his top diplomat's resignation, according to state TV -- The Washington Post
WNU Editor: There is a lot of confusion in Iran on this story .... Story on Iran's Rouhani rejecting Zarif's resignation is withdrawn (Reuters).
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